tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.comments2017-12-03T09:25:14.307-08:00Vancouver Canucks LegendsJoe Pelletiernoreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-4229309945648945812017-12-03T08:53:26.305-08:002017-12-03T08:53:26.305-08:00If ever there was a Canuck that should have his nu...If ever there was a Canuck that should have his number retired it&#39;s him Great leader, great Canuck at a time when he was most needed.<br />Ted SmithTed Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-37769161810201775052017-12-02T14:33:17.372-08:002017-12-02T14:33:17.372-08:00Neely is my favourite player of all time, but I th...Neely is my favourite player of all time, but I think Canuck fans still got a better player. Cam wasn&#39;t being used properly in Vancouver at all &amp; all his skill would never have gotten exposed. Also, it&#39;s important to realise that Cam moving into the confines of the Boston Garden really helped him groom into what he ended up being. <br />Nitemarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326771516677468985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-60757682721957347392017-11-29T08:53:21.250-08:002017-11-29T08:53:21.250-08:00I&#39;m proud to have been able to watch the Steam...I&#39;m proud to have been able to watch the Steamer for his entire career with both the New West Bruins and the Canucks. Dave Macleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03905423206832836017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-14625483265988606122017-11-15T19:23:03.586-08:002017-11-15T19:23:03.586-08:00Halward was hardly a bust. He was a good all round...Halward was hardly a bust. He was a good all round defenseman. When he played in Peterborough he was a shut down guy. He was gritty, blocked shots, stuck in nose into battles. He had his share of injuries. He was never a scoring defenseman in Junior hockey until his last year. So what did the Bruins expect when they drafted him. 20 goals and 60 assists every years? His pro career mirrored his junior career. Good all round defenseman. Cinema Classicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468739925330459761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-1993893352083924522017-08-31T15:10:24.310-07:002017-08-31T15:10:24.310-07:00Ron Delorme was an &quot;all-effort&quot; player; ...Ron Delorme was an &quot;all-effort&quot; player; a guy whose sheer hard work kept him on the roster. Once upon a time, such players were fairly common. Teams like the Bruins had rosters loaded with them. But shortly after Delorme retired, these kind of players become an increasing rarity. For some reason, post-80&#39;s teams would rather have more &quot;skilled players&quot; with far less interest in hard work &amp; sacrifice. <br /><br />While a very solid role player in Vancouver, Ron Delorme was probably the most consistent, most dependable player in the entire embarrassing history of the Colorado Rockies. And if my math is right, he was 8th in all-time points for the Scouts-Rockies era (74-82) of the franchise. Not to knock Delorme, but it says a LOT about the team. <br /><br />The best thing about the Colorado Rockies was their great name &amp; uniforms. They were horribly run and ate through players &amp; coaches like Pac-Man munched little white pucks. Before moving to Jersey, their &quot;best&quot; season was a pathetic 59 points. (And the 80&#39;s Devils weren&#39;t much better.) They continuously made dumb player decisions. For example, allowing Ron Delorme to be scooped off their roster for nothing in return. I could name 10-15 of his teammates who deserved it more. <br /><br />Maybe it was the altitude. But when players (even chronic all-stars) went there, their hockey ability disappeared into thin air. Other than Delorme (Wilf Paiement &amp; Lanny McDonald), virtually every Rockie had their worst career years in Denver. Even Don Cherry had his worst year coaching, but he wisely gave Delorme the ice-time he richly deserved. The Rockies were so bad, they made the Leafs look like Cup contenders. They even made Ron Delorme&#39;s previous team look pretty good in comparison. <br /> <br />Ron Delorme has another claim to fame. He was a player on arguably the biggest failure in major-pro hockey history; the Denver Spurs/Ottawa Civics. It&#39;s a forgotten WHA franchise that moved to Ottawa half way into it&#39;s only season because the equally forgotten Kansas City Scouts decided to move to Denver and become the Rockies.<br /><br />For years, the Spurs were a minor league (WHL) team. Hopes were high when they were awarded (then retracted) a conditional NHL franchise. The entire WHL then folded, forcing the Spurs to play in the CHL for a season. So after years of promising NHL hockey, there was no way they were going to fill the new (16,000 seat) McNichols arena with a mediocre team in a 2nd tier minor league. They were going under. Thus, the Spurs desperately sought entry into the WHA and became the perfect warm-up act for the Rockies.<br /><br />Just like the Rockies, the Spurs also had a great name, great uniforms, bad management and players having their career-worst season. Making matters worse, it took them 9 home games before they won one. A couple of weeks after moving to Ottawa, they were shut down by the league. The Denver owner was auctioning off players to other teams, claiming Ottawa didn&#39;t pay him enough for his bankrupt, losing team. Crazy stuff. <br /><br />But Delorme did okay for a unknown rookie on a DOA team. His effort was &quot;rewarded&quot; with the chance to play for his 2nd abysmal hockey team in Denver. Too bad he got injured. He&#39;s the kind of player who deserved a long career. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-87924425568352047882017-01-18T17:55:22.569-08:002017-01-18T17:55:22.569-08:00What an awesome goalie and character/person, you b...What an awesome goalie and character/person, you brought so much to our city Gary!!!!! I wish you and your&#39;s all of the best, and thank-you very much for the entertainment and making our team so competitive and fun to watch!!!!!elvicare35https://www.blogger.com/profile/06147789932181932307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-2092314953076526472017-01-18T11:37:18.578-08:002017-01-18T11:37:18.578-08:00Phil worked here at Inland Kenworth after retiring...Phil worked here at Inland Kenworth after retiring from hockeyGary Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14102685715685621264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-43190307889826787152016-11-12T19:09:02.376-08:002016-11-12T19:09:02.376-08:00Gary If you are reading this, I have always though...Gary If you are reading this, I have always thought you were a great goalie, I saw you played for the Canucks in 75&#39; Play offs against the Canadiens, and you held them think for Two Overtime periods, until finally Yvan Cournoyer, scored on a Rebound. I agree with That you are in the top 30, and if I dare say, top ten Canucks ever. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-9497316958066376382016-08-18T08:16:40.854-07:002016-08-18T08:16:40.854-07:00
Played on the Pee wee Queensway All Star team...<br /><br /> Played on the Pee wee Queensway All Star team with Gerry in Etobicoke Ontario.<br />Many fond memories, other guys like Randy Dixon played as well . They were great playersMillard Steepernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-30401376110881824492016-07-05T06:29:52.249-07:002016-07-05T06:29:52.249-07:00I fondly recall Harold as a member of the Red Wing...I fondly recall Harold as a member of the Red Wings when he and Delorme were affectionately known as hack and whack. Every opposing forward feared going near the boards to battle for the puck.<br />Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770902764882834693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-89382781560707921782016-05-14T04:07:32.595-07:002016-05-14T04:07:32.595-07:00Does anyone know where I can contact Dunc? goleaf...Does anyone know where I can contact Dunc? goleafsgo64@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-32901439634673372122016-04-11T18:24:06.567-07:002016-04-11T18:24:06.567-07:00When you look up the definition of &quot;heart&quo...When you look up the definition of &quot;heart&quot; in the dictionary, it simply says &quot;see Stan Smyl&quot;........... Brian LeeBrian Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16945862213772114405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-45526842047032021032016-03-30T14:25:39.946-07:002016-03-30T14:25:39.946-07:00WORTH ＭENTIONING~ SET AN ALL STAR GAME RECORD WI...WORTH ＭENTIONING~ SET AN ALL STAR GAME RECORD WITH 2 GOALS IN 10 SECONDS FOR NUMBER 10Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-38050655544816658912015-12-14T17:45:54.211-08:002015-12-14T17:45:54.211-08:00Kurtenbach wore thin, white gloves under his hocke...Kurtenbach wore thin, white gloves under his hockey gloves because the leather gave his hands a rash. When &quot;Kurt&quot; dropped his hockey gloves to fight, you couldn&#39;t miss seeing his white gloves. He was rumored to have said that the white gloves were his boxing gloves.Paulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-25172324229834438752015-05-25T20:42:08.247-07:002015-05-25T20:42:08.247-07:00Yes, the acquisition of Tony Tanti was a good trad...Yes, the acquisition of Tony Tanti was a good trade for the Canucks, but what are you talking about that Curt Fraser was &quot;nearing the end of his career&quot; at the time of the trade?<br /><br />Fraser was 24 years old when he was traded to Chicago for Tony Tanti!<br /><br />He would play another seven years in the NHL, and have the best season of his career with the Blackhawks in 1985-86, one of three consecutive 25-goal campaigns!<br /><br />Fraser was injury prone and ultimately had to retire relatively early due to chronic back problems during the &#39;89-90 season. He was hardly ready for pasture when Chicago dealt for him.Ramblin' Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-82911134282415301492015-05-03T16:30:39.178-07:002015-05-03T16:30:39.178-07:00Actually he was not raised in Warman. He was raise...Actually he was not raised in Warman. He was raised in Battleford.Kelly Cooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396227766101618984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-40400402899411868752015-04-16T19:45:40.062-07:002015-04-16T19:45:40.062-07:00I played on the same house league team as Gerry as...I played on the same house league team as Gerry as a seven year old. I was the worst player on the team. Needless to say, Gerry was the best player on the team. Thanks to him we won the championship. Enjoyed following his career and just came across his name as a scout with Tampa. Nice to read the fine comments about him and his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-73916372390034066402015-03-31T01:05:07.824-07:002015-03-31T01:05:07.824-07:00The heart and soul of the Vancouver Canucks will f...The heart and soul of the Vancouver Canucks will forever be Stan Smyl. 13 YEARS of hard work, 673 points. Every time Stan stepped on the ice, I was proud to be a Canuck fan. OUR LEADER...BLOOD AND GUTS WARRIOR<br />I miss the Stan Smyl days. glenn hankinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-57650621756347817822015-03-22T03:34:03.164-07:002015-03-22T03:34:03.164-07:00The infamous Canucks red and yellow &quot;V&quot; ...The infamous Canucks red and yellow &quot;V&quot; shirt!Graham Claytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182805428889776703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-43732018933058086972015-03-05T17:20:11.063-08:002015-03-05T17:20:11.063-08:00I was fortunate to meet the man when I was on vaca...I was fortunate to meet the man when I was on vacation in Utila a few years back. He is a super nice guy who awed me with his stories from his NHL experience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-43555461329675812422015-03-03T23:47:25.540-08:002015-03-03T23:47:25.540-08:00Yes he is in the flooring business and he is doing...Yes he is in the flooring business and he is doing great. I had the pleasure of meeting him and working for him for 4 years.<br />He is a great guy, down to earth and in my opinion is still a legend in the hockey world.<br /><br />A.K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-81516751202455982552014-11-19T17:08:02.566-08:002014-11-19T17:08:02.566-08:00Tiger graduated from Weyburn Collegiate in 1970 - ...Tiger graduated from Weyburn Collegiate in 1970 - barely! He was already chosen by Swift Current. He failed one class, mine, but heck, a guy doesn&#39;t have to love Haiku poetry to be a sensational hockey player. My husband and I adopted a boy tht year, who later played in several charity games against Tiger, as did our youngest son. They both admire him as a man and as a player.<br />Tiger, teaching you English grammar and lit was NOT a highlight of my life.You gotta admit, you really were a brat. But I too admire you as a great hockey player and a good man.<br />Mrs. PedersenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-83216989168231716342014-09-02T12:16:48.888-07:002014-09-02T12:16:48.888-07:00100% should be in the Ring of Honour. A true Canuc...100% should be in the Ring of Honour. A true Canuck.#the best<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-66962356900092484382014-08-26T12:25:08.636-07:002014-08-26T12:25:08.636-07:00Thanks for the kind words about me and my dad Des ...Thanks for the kind words about me and my dad Des Smith.i would like to correct the cotriversy about meeting Mrs Griffiths at the christmas party though.yes i was Drunk,bit i didn,t say the comments about the Dr Ballards dog food can.That was made up as a jole by a reporter.I was however ignorent to mrs Griffiths and i spoke with her and her husband and apologised the next day .they accepted my apology.And when i was honoured as one of the top 30 Canucks on the Canucks 30th anniversary of being in the NHL,i spent the night with 8 friends in Mrs .Griffiths suite at GM Place. gary smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28366573.post-87743386823441850182014-08-22T23:12:12.701-07:002014-08-22T23:12:12.701-07:00He&#39;s my 4th favourite player weirdly, but I he...He&#39;s my 4th favourite player weirdly, but I he is still awesome. I was born after his run to the cup and I got into hockey a season after he retired, so I&#39;ll never understand how much he meant to the city of Vancouver. I only have the videos and the articles to read. When i hear the name &quot;Trevor Linden,&quot; I think of nothing but good things. I usually use that to judge how much I like a player. <br />Only Paul Kariya and the Sedins top him...<br /><br />But undoubtedly he&#39;s to Vancouver the way the Rocket was to the Montreal Canadiens. yosoonoreply@blogger.com